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Canadian Citizenship Practice Test Scores Your Province : Alberta ( Bookmark or share this page with friends: ) There are 100 questions in this practice exam.

1 Canadian Citizenship Practice Test Scores Your Province : Alberta ( Bookmark or share this page with friends: ) There are 100 questions in this practice exam. Here are your scores of this practice exam. Click on the flag for hints to each question. This online practice test is also available on iphone/ipad/ipod Touch: icitizenship - Canada. 34.7K 1) Who can help if you cannot pay for a lawyer? A. Talk to the Members of Parliament in your district. B. Borrow from the government. C. The police can help. D. Ask for legal aid services. 2) When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished? A. Late 1800s. B. Late 1600s. C. Late 1700s. D. Early 1700s. 3) What do the initials MP stand for in Canadian politics? A. Member of the Patriots. B. Minister of Parliament. C. Member of Parliament. D. Master of the Province. 4) What are the provinces of the Atlantic region? A. Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. B. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. C. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. D. Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec. 5) For how long did the Hudson Bay Company control the northern lands? A. 300 years. B. 150 years. C. 180 years. D. 220 years. 6) In which parts of Canada did the Aboriginal peoples first live?

2 A. The Great Lakes regions and Prairies. B. The Prairies and the North. C. The North and Great Lakes regions. D. All regions. 7) What part of the Constitution legally protects basic rights and freedoms of Canadians? A. The Canadian Charter of Responsibilities. B. The Canadian Charter of Freedoms. C. The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms. D. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 8) What is a Voter Information Card? A. A letter that lets you know the voting schedule. B. A card to let you register for voting. C. A form that tells you where and when to vote. D. A list tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district. 9) What does Register of Electors contain? A. List of Canadian citizens less than 18 years old who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums. B. List of Canadian citizens of more than 18 years who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums. C. Personal information of voters which is given to each political party. D. List of all Canadian citizens who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums. 10) What unique art form was developed by First Nations people on the West Coast? A. Paintings. B. Totem poles. C. Kayaks. D. Sculptures. 11) Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election? A. All candidates in their electoral district. B. Someone to become the Premier of the province. C. A candidate whom they want to represent them in Parliament. D. The best speaker running the election campaign. 12) Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energy resources? A. Prairie provinces. B. Alberta.

3 C. Manitoba. D. West Coast. 13) What does Confederation mean? A. The joining of provinces to become a new country. B. The combination of neighborhood to build a larger community. C. The United States Confederate army came to settle in Canada. D. The merger of colonies to form a province. 14) Which document first defined the responsibilities of federal and provincial governments? A. The Federal Act. B. The Constitution Act, C. The Confederation Act. D. The British North America Act. 15) What principle was Canada's constitution founded on? A. Independence and freedom. B. Liberty and pursue of freedom. C. Peace, Order and Good Government. D. Liberty, equality and fraternity. 16) How can you contact your Member of Parliament? A. Call the office of the party in power. B. Write a letter to the House of Commons. C. Write a letter to the Premier of your province. D. Write a letter to the Prime Minister. 17) What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation? A. Canada. B. Canadian Confederation. C. Britain. D. Dominion of Canada. 18) What are the first two lines of Canada's national anthem? A. O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. B. O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. C. O Canada! We stand on guard for thee. D. O Canadian! Our home and private land! True love in all thy sons command.

4 19) Name three requirements you must meet in order to vote in a federal election. A. Canadian citizen, at least 21 years old, and on the list of electors. B. Canadian citizen, at least 16 years old, and on the list of voters. C. Working for the government, at least 21 years old, and Canadian citizen. D. Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and on the voters' list. 20) Which region covers more than one-third of Canada? A. Northern Canada. B. Southern Ontario. C. Central Canada. D. Atlantic Canada. 21) Which province is Canada's leading wheat producer? A. New Brunswick. B. Alberta. C. Manitoba. D. Saskatchewan. 22) What level of government passes "by-laws"? A. Territorial government. B. Provincial government. C. Regional government. D. Municipal or local government. 23) Which party is the official opposition party of Alberta? A. New Democratic Party B. Wildrose Party C. Liberal Party D. Progressive Conservative Party 24) How does a bill become a law? A. Must be approved by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate, and received royal assent. B. The Governors of each province must approve the bill. C. Must be approved by the Members of the Parliament. D. Must be signed by the Queen or King. 25) Which provinces are connected to Ontario by land? A. Manitoba and Quebec. B. Quebec and Prince Edward Island.

5 C. Quebec and Saskatchewan. D. New Brunswick and Newfoundland. 26) Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections? A. Any man who is at least 18 years or older. B. Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old. C. A Canadian citizen who is 16 years or older. D. Canadian citizens and landed immigrants. 27) What is meaning of the Canadian coat of arms and motto: "A Mari Usque Ad Mare"? A. From coast to coast. B. From land to land. C. From land to sea. D. From sea to sea. 28) Which territory shares a border with another country? A. Alberta. B. Northwest Territories. C. British Columbia. D. Yukon Territory. 29) Which province is on the Pacific coast of Canada? A. Quebec. B. British Columbia. C. Yukon. D. Nova Scotia. 30) What is the population of Canada? A. About 34 million. B. About 28 million. C. About 32 million. D. About 39 million. 31) What does equality under the law mean? A. To be discriminated against. B. To be the same as anywhere in the world. C. To be protected against any discrimination. D. To be like anyone else in Canada.

6 32) What is a polling station? A. Place where you vote. B. Member of Parliament's constituency. C. Campaign offices for candidates. D. Place where the number of votes are counted. 33) When did settlers from France first establish communities on the St. Lawrence River? A. Late 1800s. B. Mid 1700s. C. Early 1500s. D. Early 1600s. 34) What form of transportation did Aboriginal peoples and fur traders use? A. Roads. B. Railway. C. Highway. D. Waterways. 35) In the Canadian justice system, what are the roles of the courts and the police? A. The courts enforce federal laws and the police enforce provincial laws. B. The courts enforce laws and the police settle disputes. C. The courts make laws and the police enforce them. D. The courts settle disputes and the police enforce the laws. 36) Where do more than half of the people in Canada live? A. Atlantic Canada. B. Central Canada. C. Coastal Pacific. D. Prairies. 37) Which federal political party is in power? A. Liberal Party. B. Green Party. C. Conservative Party. D. New Democratic Party. 38) What document made Confederation legal? A. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms. B. The Citizenship Act. C. The British North America Act.

7 D. The Immigration Act. 39) Who is the Premier of Alberta? A. Alison Redford B. Don Getty C. Ralph Klein D. Ed Stelmach 40) What is a trial court sometimes called? A. The Small Claims Courts. B. The Federal Court. C. The Provincial Court. D. The Court of Queen's(or King's) Bench. 41) Who is the leader of the Official Opposition Party of Alberta? A. Ralph Klein B. Alison Redford C. Ken Nicol D. Danielle Smith 42) What is the role of the Opposition parties? A. To oppose or try to improve government proposals. B. To help the Prime Minister. C. To approve bills. D. To draft bills to be passed. 43) Who built the French Empire in North America? A. King Charles II. B. Great Britain. C. Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur Iberville. D. Jean Talon, Bishop Laval and Count Frontenac. 44) Who are Anglophones? A. British people. B. English speaking Aboriginal peoples. C. People speaking English as a first language. D. People speaking French as a first language. 45) From where did the first European settlers in Canada come?

8 A. Germany. B. France. C. England. D. Spain. 46) From whom are the Acadians descended? A. British colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in B. Métis and Inuit. C. First Nations who began settling in what are now the Prairie provinces in 1600s. D. French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in ) What are three minerals still being mined in the territories today? A. Gold, lead and zinc. B. Tin, lead and aluminum. C. Nickel, gold and lead. D. Silver, lead and zinc. 48) Why is British Columbia known as Canada's Pacific Gateway? A. Because many immigrants arrive British Columbia from the Pacific Ocean. B. Because British Columbia's fishing industry relies on the Pacific Ocean. C. Because billions of dollars in goods are shipped to and from Asia. D. Because British Columbia is on the Pacific coast. 49) Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in Canada? A. Inuit. B. Acadians and Inuit. C. First Nations. D. Métis. 50) Which province has the most bilingual Canadians? A. Nova Scotia. B. Quebec. C. New Brunswick. D. Ontario. 51) What does "mobility rights" mean? A. Being able to work and move. B. Being able to live and work anywhere in Canada. C. Being able to have freedom of speech. D. Being able to have a job in any provinces.

9 52) Who recommended that the Upper and Lower Canada be merged and given a responsible government? A. Sir George Étienne Cartier. B. Sir Guy Carleton. C. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine. D. Lord Durham. 53) What is the tower in the centre of the Parliament buildings called? A. Peaceful Tower. B. Peace Tower. C. CN Tower. D. Canada Tower. 54) What is the name of the Governor General? A. Stephen Harper B. David Johnston C. Adrienne Clarkson. D. Paul Martin. 55) Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history? A. The Queen has more power in Canadian Government. B. It made changes to the Citizenship Act. C. It lets Canadians to enjoy more freedom. D. Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government. 56) Which of the followings are the founding people of Canada? A. Inuit, French and British. B. Aboriginal, French and British. C. British, Asian and Aboriginal. D. French, American and Indian. 57) Who has the right to enter and leave Canada at will? A. British citizens. B. Canadian citizens. C. Landed immigrants. D. Citizens of United States. 58) What does the Canadian flag look like?

10 A. White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the center. B. White and red with a deer in the center. C. A red maple leaf with white in the background. D. White and red with the federal emblem. 59) What does voting by secret ballot mean? A. Only the candidate you vote for can watch your marked ballot. B. No one can watch you vote or look at your marked ballot. C. The voter should not tell anyone for whom he/she voted. D. No one can watch you vote except the election officer. 60) One third of all Canadians live in which province? A. Ontario. B. British Columbia. C. Quebec. D. Northwest Territories. 61) Why did early explorers first come to Atlantic Canada? A. To look for new mines. B. To run away from religious persecution. C. To build immigration sites for settlers. D. To fish and trade with First Nations people. 62) What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples? A. Métis, First Nations and Inuit. B. Acadians, Métis and First Nations. C. Early French settlers, Métis and Indian. D. Métis, Inuit and United Empire Loyalists. 63) When does a federal election have to be held under legislation passed by Parliament? A. Within 4 years of the most recent election. B. The Prime Minister can call the election any time at his own will. C. Within 5 years of the last election. D. When the Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister. 64) Who is Sir Arthur Currie? A. An French explorer to easten Canada. B. The greatest scientist of Canada. C. A person who started the 'marathon of hope'. D. Canada's greatest soldier in the First World War.

11 65) What is a Cabinet Minister? A. MP picked by the Premier of each province. B. MP selected by the Queen to make laws. C. Candidate picked by the Prime Minister. D. MP selected by the Prime Minister to run federal departments. 66) What is the significance of the Quebec Act of 1774? A. Canada's tolerance of religious traditions under the law. B. It made the conferation of Canada legal. C. It demostrated the principal of 'Peace, Order and Good Government'. D. Separate the Province of Quebec from Upper Canada. 67) Which of the followings are the responsibilities of federal government? A. Education, foreign policy, recycling programs and aboriginal affairs. B. Highways, policing, international trade and criminal justice. C. National defence, health care, international trade and aboriginal affairs. D. National defence, foreign policy, international trade and aboriginal affairs. 68) Who do Members of Parliament represent? A. People living in the city in which he/she was elected. B. Everyone who lives in his or her electoral district. C. All of the Canadians living in his/her province. D. Only Canadians living in Central Canada. 69) Why the Battle of Vimy Ridge is important in the Canadian history? A. It was the last battle of the First World War. B. It has come to symbolise Canada's becoming as a nation. C. It was an important victory in the Boer War. D. Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps. 70) Why is the St. Lawrence Seaway important to Canada? A. Kayaking. B. Fishing. C. Outdoor sports waterway. D. Shipping route to the Great Lakes. 71) Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history? A. It was written by the British government.

12 B. The Aboriginal people signed the act. C. It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit. D. It made Confederation legal. 72) For what is the Okanagan Valley famous? A. Fruit orchards. B. Salmon. C. Grapes. D. Wine. 73) What are the three parts of Parliament? A. The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate. B. The Queen, Governor General and Prime Minister. C. The Governor General, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate. D. The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate. 74) What are the regions of Canada? A. West Coast, Central, East, Canadian Shield and South B. Rockies, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies C. Atlantic, North, Central, Prairies and West Coast D. West, North, South, East, Central 75) Who invented the snowmobile? A. Sir Sandford Fleming B. Alexander Graham Bell C. Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward D. Joseph-Armand Bombardier 76) Where do the majority of Métis live in Canada? A. Northern territories. B. West Coast. C. Prairie Provinces. D. Central Canada. 77) Which two fundamental freedoms are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? A. Aboriginal peoples' rights and to volunteer. B. Basic living rights and obey laws. C. Equal employment rights and opportunities. D. Freedom of belief and freedom of religion.

13 78) What is the last line of Canada's national anthem? A. With glowing hearts we see thee rise. B. O Canada! Our home and native land! C. God keep our land glorious and free! D. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. 79) What do political parties do? A. Share ideas about how government should work. B. Work with the local governments. C. Follow commands from the Queen. D. Plan for the celebration of Canada Day. 80) What are the territories of northern Canada? A. Yukon and Northwest Territories. B. Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories and Nunavut. C. Northwest Territories and Alaska. D. Nunavut and Yukon Territory. 81) Which party is in power in Alberta? A. New Democratic Party B. Progressive Conservative Party C. Social Credit Party D. Liberal Party 82) To what ocean is Newfoundland closest? A. Pacific. B. Arctic. C. Labrador Sea. D. Atlantic. 83) What song is Canada's national anthem? A. O Canada. B. O Canadian. C. O Canadian Citizens. D. Wow Canada. 84) Who is the Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta? A. Lois Hole

14 B. Donald Ethell C. Ed Stelmach D. Danielle Smith 85) What is known as the effort by women to achieve the right to vote? A. The election law. B. The suffrage motion of women. C. The women's voting law. D. The women's suffrage movement. 86) How many electoral districts are there in Canada? A. 98. B C D ) Which province has the most valuable forest industry in Canada? A. Alberta. B. British Columbia. C. Quebec. D. Ontario. 88) Who do provincial members of the legislative or national assemblies represent? A. Federal and provincial governments. B. Everyone who lives in the federal electoral district. C. Everyone who lives in the provincial or territorial electoral district. D. Everyone who lives in the municipal electoral district. 89) What party is the Official Opposition at the federal level? A. The Conservative Party of Canada. B. The Liberal Party. C. The Canadian Alliance Party. D. The New Democratic Party. 90) Why are the Great Lakes important to Canada? A. Fresh water and waterways. B. Fishing. C. Water for agriculture. D. Waterways.

15 91) Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world? A. Alberta. B. Manitoba. C. Saskatchewan. D. Ontario. 92) What is Terry Fox's contribution? A. He was a brilliant soldier. B. He was the greatest hockey player in Canada. C. He inspired people to contribute money for cancer research. D. His discovery of insulin saves millions of people's lives. 93) Which province is known as the "Land of 100,000 Lakes"? A. Manitoba. B. Alberta. C. Quebec. D. Ontario. 94) What are the two official languages of Canada? A. English and French. B. Inuit and French. C. English and Chinese. D. Canadian English and British English. 95) What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship? A. Pledge loyalty to the Queen, observe the laws and fulfill the duties of a Canadian. B. Carry out responsibilities as a Canadian citizen. C. Promise to obey the Constitution of Canada. D. Pledge to be allegiance to the Queen. 96) Who is the Queen's representative in Canada? A. Premier of each province. B. Governor General of Canada. C. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. D. Prime Minister of Canada. 97) Which is the capital city of Alberta? A. Red Deer B. Regina

16 C. Edmonton D. Calgary 98) If you cannot pay for a lawyer, how can you get legal help? A. Apply for financial aid from the government to pay for legal fees. B. Go to legal aid services in most communities. C. Do not go to a court. D. Borrow money from the government and pay for the lawyer. 99) What country is Canada's largest trading partner? A. China. B. Japan. C. United States of America. D. Germany. 100) What do you mark on a federal election ballot? A. The party's name. B. The candidate's name. C. An "X". D. The number for the candidate. RESULT: You need 75% to pass the test. The time you spent was 346 minutes and 3 seconds. You answered correctly 100 out of 100 questions. Your score is 100%. Time Percentage 100% Recommendation You were out of time. Speed up next time! Scores 100% Good Job! Congratulations! 34.7K Redo this exam Start a new exam Bookmark this page NOTES:

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Grade 8 Social Studies Citizenship Test Part 1 Name Matching Shade in the box beside the BEST answer.

Grade 8 Social Studies Citizenship Test Part 1 Name Matching Shade in the box beside the BEST answer. 1. Who are the founding peoples of Canada? Métis, French and British. Aboriginal, Métis and British.